VELTRA tours & activities, fun things to do

See the best of the Big Island with this 8-hour evening tour that takes you to the rainforests and waterfalls of Hilo, a lava tube cave, and the clear starry skies of Mauna Kea! This small-group sightseeing tour is a must-do!

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See the best of the Big Island with this 8-hour evening tour that takes you to the rainforests and waterfalls of Hilo, a lava tube cave, and the clear starry skies of Mauna Kea! This small-group sightseeing tour is a must-do!

Why bother with large vans and crowds of people, when you can embark on an epic adventure across the Big Island of Hawaii on a personalized expedition to see Hilo's famous landmarks, explore a 100 year old lava tube, and drive up to around 9000 feet on Mauna Kea for a night of stargazing! Your tour begins with a drive along Saddle Road before heading to the rainforests and waterfalls of Hilo. Visit a secluded lava tube cave and enjoy a Hilo-style dinner at a locally sourced restaurant. Next, enjoy an exclusive laser-guided star show on the slopes of Mauna Kea for a stargazing experience like no other. Your expert photographer guide will take amazing photos of you throughout the trip for memories that will last a life time!

Tour Highlights!

Small-group experience, only 7 guests per tour.

Your expert guide customizes each tour to get you to the best spots and skip the crowds.

All guides are Astro-Photographers and they will take professional photos of you with the night sky

The perfect option for solo travelers, small families, and groups of friends. Head out to see beauty of the Big Island's east coast!

Dinner Menu: Enjoy a mouthwatering dinner at a local Hilo restaurant where you will be able to have your choice of "choose your own" bowl, wrap or tacos. There are a number of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available, and each dinner includes your choice of non-alcoholic beverage.

Sit back and relax as you make your way between the slopes of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea as you head towards the quaint town of Hilo.

Visit a Secluded Lava Tube Cave

Explore in a 100 year old lava tube cave.

Visit Rainforests & Waterfalls

The lush rainforests of Hilo are a beautiful sight to behold, and your expert guide will lead you away from the crowds and tour buses to see a majestic waterfall.

Explore a Japanese Garden

Not only will you have the opportunity to visit the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan, but you will also have a delicious dinner while the sun dips below the horizon and the sky ignites in an array of colors.

Stargaze on the Slopes of Mauna Kea

Drive up to around 9000 feet on Mauna Kea for a stargazing tour like no other, and enjoy a laser guided explanation of the stars and planets.

Get Your Photo Taken by a Astro-Photographer

You will have the unique opportunity to have professional photos taken with the stars as your background! Each and every guide is a trained astro-photographer who will take high-definition photographs of you and your group with the stars illuminated beautifully behind you.

Absolutely amazing from the beginning to the end! James (Epic Tours) did a wonderful job educating us about each stop and in between while we were driving. He took some incredible pictures. The sta...more